Puerto Rico - Garlicky Roast Pork Shoulder

By Addylicious

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 9 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 1 5-pound, boneless pork shoulder roast with fat cap
• Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large, sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, orange and lime juices, garlic, oregano, olive oil, 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add the pork shoulder, seal the bag and turn to coat. Transfer the bag to a large baking dish and refrigerate the pork overnight, turning the bag once or twice.

2. Remove the pork from the marinade and scrape off the garlic and herbs; discard the marinade. Season the pork all over with salt and pepper and transfer to a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°. Roast the pork fat side up for 1 hour, until lightly browned. Reduce the oven temperature to 300° and roast for 4 hours longer, until the pork is very tender and the fat cap is crispy; transfer to a carving board and let rest for 30 minutes. Chop the fat cap into bite-size pieces. Carve, shred or pull apart the pork and garnish with the crispy cap pieces. Serve with lime wedges.